System​/Network Automation Admin

Job Description

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer Senior e, you’ll tailor cutting‑edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you’ll make the end user’s experience your priority—and we’ll make your career growth ours.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineers joining our team to enhance current capabilities and work with the team to develop future capabilities that ensure our organization remains on the cutting edge of technology.

• Designs server and application architectures; performs administrative operation and maintenance functions of server hardware and software.
• Maintains system security and executes common practices and procedures; monitors usage statistics and logs; monitors and remedies attempt to penetrate or corrupt server files.
• Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings.
• Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems.
• Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators.
• Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications.
• Recommends future direction or projects to management.
• Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

5+ years of related experience

• 4–8 years' experience as a Linux systems administrator
• Linux experience and certifications in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• RHEL 7 or later experience
• Security+ certification (DoD 8140 requirement)
• Experience with VMware ESXi/vCenter and virtualized systems (DRS, HA, vMotion, vDS, snapshots, DR strategies, lifecycle management)
• Experience with Slurpit, Nautobot, AWX, Netpicker, Git Lab, or similar automation/configuration platforms
• Experience with Net App ONTAP administration (Snap Mirror, CIFS/NFS, volumes, SVMs, snapshots, quotas, connectivity, troubleshooting)
• Database experience with SQL/Postgres/Redis
• Coding or scripting experience (bash, Python, etc.)
• Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow‑through
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience

TS/SCI (Required)

• Detail oriented and organized; ensure accuracy of work
• Pursues ongoing education in technical topics
• Good business communication skills
• Python language experience and/or certification
• Windows System and server experience
• Containerization experience (K8s troubleshooting support, Docker)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (Ansible) experience or certification
• Network+
• Agile/Dev Ops/Git Lab experience or certification
• Cisco Nexus 9000 Series administration experience

On Customer Site

US Citizenship

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting‑edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays